Handgun Control Act of 1979 - Makes it unlawful for any person to import, manufacture, sell, buy, transfer, receive, transport, own, or possess any handgun or handgun ammunition. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to exempt from this prohibition handguns: (1) required for the operation of licensed pistol clubs; (2) utilized by Federal, State, and local agencies or by licensed security guard services; or (3) manufactured before 1890 and which are unserviceable and intended for use as collector's items.
Specifies procedures for the licensing of pistol clubs, including conditions for approval of applications by the Secretary of the Treasury and administrative and judicial review of a license denial or revocation.
Sets forth requirements for the operation of licensed pistol clubs, including record keeping of the receipt, sale, or other disposition of handguns.
Imposes criminal penalties on persons violating the provisions of this Act, including those persons making misrepresentations in required records or license applications.
Subjects to seizure and forfeiture any handgun used, or intended to be used, in violation of this Act or any other Federal criminal law.
Establishes procedures for the reimbursement of persons voluntarily delivering handguns to a law enforcement agency.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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